Dawit sa kaso ni Seungri na suspek sa prostitusyon… YONG JUNHYUNG, JUNG JOON YOUNG AT CHOI JONG HOON

Lee Vin Nia / K-BUZZ

MATAPOS magretiro si Seungri sa entertainment industry noong March 11 dahil sa kasong kinasa­sang­kutan, tatlo pang mga celebrities ang sunud-sunod na nagretiro na damay din sa issue ng youngest member ng Big Bang.

Nagpahayag na ng kani-kanilang pama­maalam ang singer-songwriter na si Yong Junhyung ng Highlight, ang singer-song­writer ding si Jung Joon Young at ang mi­yembro ng FT Island na si Choi Jong Hoon.

Nag-release ng statement si Jung Joon Young last Tuesday at umamin na kinu­kunan niya nang palihim ang kanyang sexual intercourse sa mga babae at isine-share niya ito sa kanilang chatroom kung saan ay kasama umano si Seungri.

“I admit to all my crimes,” said Jung in a statement at nangakong bibitiwan na niya ang lahat ng kanyang proyektong ginagawa ngayon.

“I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a chatroom, and while I was doing so I didn’t feel a great sense of guilt,” pahayag pa ni Joon Young.

Nadamay naman si Yong Junhyung dahil nagkausap sila ni Jung Joon Young tungkol dito at alam niya noon pa ang tungkol sa sex videos. Una na itong ini-report sa SBS 8’ O’clock News last March 11 at sa statement ng singer na ipinost sa kanyang Instagram kahapon ay inamin niya ito.

“In the KakaoTalk messages with Jung Joon Young from late 2015 reported by the news, we drank the night before and went home, and I asked him how he is doing the next day. Jung Joon Young told me that he got caught after sending illegal video footage to someone, and I responded, “You got caught by her?” I did not receive a video at the time, but I did receive a video at a different instance. In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations regarding it. All of these actions were very immoral, and I was foolish. I treated it as not a big deal without thinking that it is a crime and illegal act, and it is also my fault for not firmly restraining [Jung Joon Young].

“I participated in a witness interview regarding this matter. I said everything that I know without any lies, and I cooperated with the investigation. While receiving the witness interview, I saw exactly what conversations I had in the past, and I was embarrassed and could not help but feel horrified.

“I never participated in the illegal acts of taking hidden camera footage or circulating it. In addition, I have maintained a relationship of only greeting each other once in awhile with Jung Joon Young since late 2016. However, although I knew of what was happening during that time, I thought of it as not a big deal and acted at ease. I was a silent bystander about this severe issue where several more victims may have arisen due to my actions.

“I am very sorry to have not been able to repay the overwhelming love and as I betrayed the trust of the members and fans who have trusted me due to this issue. I realize the severity of this matter, and I do not want any further harm to be done to my fans and members who must have been disappointed because of me, so I will leave the group Highlight as of March 14, 2019. I will live while reflecting on myself again and again. I once again apologize sincerely,” ang bahagi ng post ni Yong Junhyung.

Nag-release naman ng official statement ang agency ni Choi Jong Hoon na FNC Entertainment ka­hapon announcing that the singer will be leaving FT Island.

Si Choi Jong Hoon ay sinasa­­bing kasama rin sa chatroom.

“It was decided today that Choi Jong Hoon, who has evoked criticism with involvement in a recent series of incidents, will be leaving FTIS­LAND.

“Our agency would like to make it clear that there was no intention to hide or cover up the truth regarding these matters. Previously, based on our relationship of mutual trust, we checked with him on what he remembers regarding the past incidents before releasing statements. We express deep apologies for causing confusion by releasing inaccurate state­ments through this process.

“There are additional suspicions regarding illegal acts although he says he does not remember them, so he will dili­gently receive a police investigation sometime this week. Choi Jong Hoon has decided to leave the team forever and will retire from the entertainment industry.

“The agency realizes the severity and feels responsibility for these matters, and we will fully cooperate with the police investigation process so that the truth can be clearly identified.

“Choi Jong Hoon expresses his apologies to those who received harm due to his inappropriate and embarrassing words and actions in the past. He is also deeply reflecting on the disappointment he has given to many fans and the members of his team. The agency expresses our deep apologies for being inattentive in managing and teaching proper character to our artists and for causing trouble to many people due to an unfortunate matter.

“Choi Jong Hoon will now halt celebrity life and live while reflecting on himself. The agency also cannot avoid responsibility regarding Choi Jong Hoon’s words and actions that cannot be forgiven by society, so we will guide him until the end towards living as a member of society with an upright perception.

“(The agency) once again promises to be more thorough and strict in our management and education of all artists. We apologize,” pahayag ng FNC Entertainment.